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Waukesha, WI
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Population: 71,307
Home Price: $232,700
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Overview
Waukesha is a midsize city in the state of Wisconsin with a population of 71,307. Waukesha has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
21.9 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Waukesha, WI
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Waukesha
Wisconsin
United States
Per Capita Income
$37,484
$34,008
$32,693
Median Household Income
$71,733
$64,144
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
3.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Waukesha
Wisconsin
United States
Median Age
36.0
42.9
42.3
Gender
Waukesha
Wisconsin
United States
Male
49.2%
50.1%
49.8%
Female
50.8%
49.9%
50.2%
Race
Waukesha
Wisconsin
United States
White
86.5%
90.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.6%
1.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
2.7%
2.7%
Asian
3.0%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.8%
1.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.5%
3.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Waukesha
Wisconsin
United States
Median Home Price
$232,700
$166,852
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$921
$665
$801
Family Households
45.7%
45.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
26.5%
26.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
57.8%
72.6%
72.9%
Renters
42.2%
27.4%
27.1%
Education
Waukesha
Wisconsin
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.0%
5.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
21.1%
21.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.4%
21.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%
11.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
29.9%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Waukesha
Wisconsin
United States
Mathematics
46.1%
44.5%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
42.1%
43.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Waukesha
Wisconsin
United States
Murder
1.4
1.6
3.0
Rape
34.4
32.3
38.0
Robbery
11.0
12.3
40.7
Assault
45.4
93.5
188.5
Property Crime
Waukesha
Wisconsin
United States
Burglary
105.9
116.6
336.1
Theft
790.7
1151.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
52.3
62.6
167.1
Arson
6.9
2.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Waukesha, WI
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
craft beer
pet food
indian food
pizza
restaurant
ice cream
breakfast lunch
sweet potato
cooking
healthy foods
salad
chicken wings
foodand
taco
micheladas
tuna
italian
tacos
meal
brewers packers bucks badgers
badgers brewers bucks
sports teams
baseball
video games
football
fantasy sports
country music
college football
teams
basketball
fantasy football
golf
wrestling
gaming
classic rock
athletic
nfl
athlete
nba
digital art
art prints
creative
creative writing
multimedia artist
library
film photography
collection
hearsts
photography
designs
prints
collectibles
visual
nature
zines
artists
stationery
literature
freelance illustrator
packers brewers badgers
video games
gaming
horror movies
books
apple products
playing guitar
fitness
memes
side hustle
collector
action figures
motorcycles
hiking
photography
fishing
cycling
road trips
hiking mountain biking
hobbyist
sports
tv
local news
video production
talk radio
gaming
classic rock
content manager
radio host
mlb nfl
content provider
creative
award winning
marketing
digital marketing
producer
promotions
photography
warner bros
celebrity
sports
summer
space
natural light
patio
ice fishing
general aviation
hiking
photography
fishing
cycling
winter
aviation
fullyequipped
uncrowded
hiking mountain biking
mountain
indoor
lawn
mountain biking
sarees
home depot
shop online
coffee shop
car wash
online store
warehouse
local businesses
vehicle wraps
coffee shops
retail
restaurant
gas station
affordable prices
shipping
hardware store
designs
furniture
harrison ave
collectibles
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